AN: I apologize for the really late update. I lost inspiration for this fic and only recently regain back my muse. So here's the next chapter that most of you have been waiting for.
The next day...
Early in the morning, Harriet divides the people into three groups. She chooses the people who are not able to cast difficult spells with the task of brewing the potion and curing the Titans while she chooses the other group who can easily cast difficult spells with the task of expanding the camp. Lastly, the third group is made up of the newcomers, where she will teach them the spells she taught the others yesterday.
This time Harriet casts a spell to make her three clone constructs, where she divides herself with the task. One is teaching how the potion is made and cure the Titans, the second clone will be teaching the other group with creating the beginning of a tent city. Meanwhile, the last clone will be teaching the newcomers basic spellcasting. The original Harriet will of course oversee each of the group one at a time.
After conferring with a book called 'Camping Made Easy for Magical Beginners', the second Harriet clone chooses the people who are able to do difficult spells and shows them how to set up a tent using magic.
"If you read the book since yesterday, then you already know what to expect. We will start by setting up a tent," Harriet tells the group.
She has the group gather in front of the replicated tent, poles, rainfly and footprint or tarp, which are placed on the ground. She chose this area for the others to practice setting up the tent because it is as clear, level and flat as possible. She has also removed any sticks, pine cones, stones or debris on the ground prior.
"The spell that you will be learning is a charm to assemble a tent. Or Congrego Tabernaculum charm. The wand movement is Up, then down, left and right. Like this," Harriet shows them the wand movement and she observes as the group follows after her. "When you cast the spell, you must visualize the way the tent is assembled. You also need intent to assemble the tent. Now, watch…"
Harriet executes the wand movement as she visualizes how the tent is assembled. Afterward, she states, "Congrego Tabernaculum."
A second later, the items on the ground begin to assemble by themselves. First, the footprint stretches and lays itself down on the ground in front of her. Then, the stakes spread out and impale itself on the ground just as the pole segments insert itself on the sleeves of the tent while the rainfly settles over the canopy.
It takes about one minute when the tent is finally assembled while the group lets out a gasp of awe when the materials move by itself.
"Now, it's your turn," She says as she faces the group, who eyes the replicated items in front of them with trepidation in their eyes. "As you do the wand movements, visualize how the tent is assembled like you saw and then state the incantation."
"Yes, Ms. Potter," some of the group says while the others just nod their heads.
Afterward, Harriet observes the entire group.
"Congrego Tabernaculum," Janet states and Harriet watches as the items in front of the woman start moving right before falling down in seconds.
"Congrego Tabernaculum!" Roberto exclaims while aggressively waving his wand. She sees the way some of the man's items wiggle before it, too, stops moving.
"Congrego Tabernaculum," Cain says, where his items just simply wiggle on the ground without lifting up.
"Congrego Tabernaculum," Augustus mutters while the replicated items in front of him begin to assemble themselves. A moment later, another tent appears to the joy of Augustus.
"Congrego Tabernaculum," Elise voices out and Harriet observes as the items start assembling themselves before stopping mid-way.
The group continues to practice while Harriet has to cast the spell multiple times to show the group how the tent is assembled.
"After assembling the tent, I will place an extension charm on it to give the tent more room. However, continue to practice until you get it right. And take your time. No need to hurry. So go on and try to do the spell once more…and ask me if you have any question or need help with something," Harriet informs them.
It takes nearly two hours before everyone manages to assemble the tent. Harriet spent most of the time fielding their question and helping them with the spell one way or another.
Afterward, she proceeds to teach them how to cast the extension charm on the assembled tent.
"First, you must know the words of the spell, which is 'Capacious Extremis'." She instructs. "This spell of course will extend the internal dimension of anything you want expanded while retaining its outward appearance. This will also cause the object to be lighter and enhance its capacity. In this case, we are going to extend the internal dimension of the tent, which means more room for the people inside. And unlike the previous spell, this one doesn't really have wand movements. You just point at the object you want expanded inside and the spell will take effect."
"And like before, the key here is visualization. You need to visualize the changes you want to make inside the tent. Of how big inside is it going to be. Otherwise, there won't be any changes if you just utter the spell without visualization. Do you understand what I am saying?" Harriet imparts.
"Yes, Ms. Harriet," "We understand, Ms. Harriet," the group chorus.
"Good. Let me demonstrate how the extension charm works then," she says to them as she moves closer to the entrance of the tent. "Come closer to the entrance. So that you can see how it is done."
The group heeds her order and approaches the entrance to the assembled tent. Harriet remains in front while she faces the insides of the tent.
"Look closely everyone," she orders as she raises her wand.
Harriet visualizes how big the tent is going to be inside right before she mutters the spell, "Capacious Extremis."
Then, some of the group are able to watch as the insides of the tent stretches and stretches until it solidifies into a cavernous room. It looks like it can fit the Great Hall of Hogwarts inside with more room to spare.
Harriet smiles when she hears their gasps of shock and wonder.
"That's amazing Ms. Harriet!" is Elise's astounded comment.
"How is this even possible?!" Roberto asks in astonishment.
"It's magic," comes Harriet's simple but amused answer.
"We know it's magic! But this is just so unbelievable!" Janet exclaims in open wonder.
"Yes, it is…Magic is just really wonderful. If you continue to practice with your magic, you can do a lot of things with it," She informs them to the excitement of everyone there.
"I can't wait to learn more about magic!" Augustus comments.
"Me too!" Cain chimes in as well.
"Calm down everyone! Now, we have to continue with the lesson," she reminds them. "You go back to your assembled tent and stand at the entrance of it."
The group follows her instruction soon after.
"Repeat after me and say, 'Capacious Extremis,'" She orders and Harriet listens as the entire group begins to voice out the spell. She asks them to do it repeatedly until she is satisfied that they get the pronunciation right.
"Alright. It's time to cast the spell...You already know what to expect. Clear your mind and visualize the changes that will undergo inside your tent. Relax and breathe. Then, cast the spell. Let's see if you are successful or not," she tells them.
Harriet watches as the group starts performing the extension charm.
They begin to utter 'Capacious Extremis' one after the other and she observes the result in each of their casting.
No one is able to successfully cast it in their first try but after the following tries, some of them begin to see changes in their tent. Not significant, but enough for Harriet to encourage them more and shower them with praises.
"You are doing great Janet! You almost got it!" She says to the woman. "Just remember to visualize it properly. Imagine evening out the corners or else the internal dimension will end up skewed inside your tent."
"I can see that now, Ms. Harriet. Thanks for your advice!" The woman smiles at her in acknowledgement.
"Well done Cain! You are able to successfully cast it in your fourth try. You must have a clear idea of what you want your tent to look like inside," she comments, patting the man on the shoulder.
"Yes, Ms. Harriet. Visualizing what I want comes easily to me," the older man replies.
"That's good to hear, Cain!" she says to him.
Some of the people in the group struggled at first. However, after Harriet takes time instructing them individually, they manage to successfully cast the extension charm after two hours of constant practice.
"Great work everyone!" She compliments the group. "Now that you know how to cast the extension charm. Then, let's move onto replicating certain objects like the blankets, the pillows, the cots, the parts of the tent, and other stuff. The charm is called the Replication Charm. Like before, Intent and Visualization is important. However, you also need to study the object very well before casting the Replication Charm. That's why I have the objects for you to peruse before attempting the Replication Charm. Come take a look at them."
Harriet shows them to the conjured table she has prepared where the things they need to replicate are placed on top.
"Scrutinize the objects first. After that, I'm going to teach you the spell," she informs the group.
The entire group begins to study the replicated objects. They examine and touch it and even sniff it to the amusement of the majority.
Afterward, Harriet addresses them again, "To replicate the objects, you will have to cast the spell, which is 'Replicare'."
"Replicare," they repeat the words. They try to pronounce it by imitating Harriet.
"Replicare," she says again, but slowly this time.
"Replicare," the group echoes.
They sound like they get it right.
"Great! Now, that you know the spell. I will teach you the wand movements. Please watch and follow," She instructs and then raises her wand up to show them the wand movement for the Replication spell.
"First, wave your wand to the right side before waving it up. Like this," she demonstrates and observes as the group tries to copy the wand movement.
"Keep practicing until you do it correctly," she tells them. "Once you are able to pronounce the spell and do the wand movement right, then we will proceed with finally replicating the objects."
Harriet allows them to practice with waving their wands and voicing out the spell until most of them are doing it right. She corrects some of them when they get it wrong and encourage them to practice some more.
"Alright everyone. Let's finally do the Replication spell on an object. First, we will try the pillows. Come take a pillow for each of you," she orders.
Each member of the group picks a pillow and brings it with them.
"Now that you have your pillow. Why don't you start practicing the Replication spell on it? Just remember that your success will depend on how much you put your Intent and Visualization into your spell," she reminds them.
"We understand, Ms. Harriet," "Yes, Ms. Harriet," the group replies at the same time.
Thereafter, she simply watches as the entire group begins practicing the Replication spell.
She knows that most of the group will be able to successfully cast the spell by the end of the lesson because she has confidence in them.
The group works hard and that kind of hard work bears fruit most often than not.
She will just have to wait and watch on what will become of these people in the future because Harriet is responsible for them.
My saving-people-thing is really hard at work. She muses as she continues to observe the group. They are my people now…. One can only hope for the best of them.
Harriet Potter is looking forward to the day that her new found people will have a place to call home in this world.
"It seems that there are only a few people who are interested in joining the Survey Corps this time."
Levi hears Commander Erwin say.
"When did you receive the report?" he asks him.
"My spy in the 104th Training Camp sent it this afternoon and I am not quite surprised by the report. After the last three expeditions we had, we've been receiving fewer and fewer recruits ever since. There's not a lot of people who are interested in the Survey Corps since many consider it the most dangerous of the three sections of the Military." The Commander tells him.
"How many do you expect to choose the Survey Corps then?" is his next question.
"Despite everything I learned, I am still quite optimistic…so I expect fifteen to twenty recruits," comes the Commander's response.
"That's not much, Commander. Are you sure it is enough to replenish our numbers? We might have a difficult time on our next expedition due to the lack of numbers. And we really can't afford to lose momentum once we prepare and set out for the expedition," Levi states his opinion.
"I know fifteen or twenty people won't be enough, but we will have to make do. We don't have a choice on the matter. We just can't force anyone to come join us. We will just have to train the new recruits harder and show them what to expect during the entire expedition."
"I understand, Commander…" He nods his head and meets the Commander's eyes. "We can only hope that they do well during the entire expedition."
"Yes, we can only do that. Let's also hope that nothing else goes wrong…"
AN: I know nothing really happens in this chapter. Most of it is just simply teaching the people some spells. Well, I can't really just skip to the part where Harriet and Levi will finally meet. And they will indeed meet in the future. So please be patient with me.
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